Choosing a solicitor

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I want to use a certain solicitor but I’ve read some mentions of the solicitor needing to be on the mortgage company’s approved list. How do I check this?

Ask the solicitor if they are on the panel of xxxxxx lender. They’ll have a list of which lenders they’re approved for.

Hmmm I need to instruct a solicitor for my sale but haven’t picked a house to buy yet and don’t have a mortgage company selected.

Most conveyancing firms will be ok for all major lenders. It's highly unlikely to be an issue unless you're trying to get a bunch of PI litigators to buy your house!